What Does It Mean to be Outdoorsy? Sarah Grothjan|October 4, 2021 For years, the industry has narrowly defined and measured what it means to be an outdoor participant. The Outdoor Foundation’s annual report on outdoor activities, for example, counts skiing, climbing and kayaking, but doesn’t consider sports like basketball. And that exclusivity can overlook experiences like Grayson’s and prompt people to wonder: Is this a place for me?
How Greenways Are Linking People, Places Courtney Holden|September 21, 2021 The East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile route from Maine to Florida, is one of many efforts nationwide to expand biking and walking trails.
Here’s What the ‘America the Beautiful’ Plan Could Mean for Lovers of Public Lands Julie Brown|September 8, 2021 To fight climate change and save wildlife, the Biden administration has set a goal to conserve 30% of America’s lands and waters by 2030. The outdoor recreation community stands to play a pivotal role. Here’s what the plan looks like and how you can support it.
Seal of Renewal Edie Nugent|August 17, 2021 The ecological restoration of an ancient wetland on Manhattan’s northern tip has created a haven for herons, owls, leopard frogs—and one very charismatic aquatic mammal.
A New Chapter: Co-op Journal Rebrands as Uncommon Path Michelle Flandreau|July 8, 2021 In rebranding as Uncommon Path, this change reinforces our commitment to inspire, inform and shift perceptions of time outside.
Q&A: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Monument Designations, Conservation and More Sarah Grothjan|June 15, 2021 Deb Haaland discusses the proposed America the Beautiful initiative, national monument designations, clean energy on public lands and more.
Get to Know Film Director Angela Tucker REI Staff|May 26, 2021 Meet Angela Tucker, accomplished writer and director of REI Co-op Studios' latest film series, "The Trees Remember."
What is the Circular Economy? REI Staff|April 9, 2021 Most products move from the planet's resources to the landfill. Some companies are seeking to change that linear pattern to a circular one.
With Deb Haaland at the Helm, Change Is on the Horizon for Interior Sarah Grothjan|April 6, 2021 In March, Haaland made history after being confirmed the first Native American cabinet secretary. We take a look at what could happen under her leadership.
Coming to a City Near You: New Mountain Bike Trails Michael Frank|April 2, 2021 Mountain bike advocates, trail crews and volunteers are adding more singletrack trail to promote close-to-home access in urban areas
Where Can I Ride My E-Bike on Federal Lands? Julie Brown|March 31, 2021 New guidelines are making it tricky to figure out where e-bikes are allowed. Here's what we know right now.
The Pandemic Highlighted the Need for Expanding Park Access. Coalitions Push for Local Parks for Everyone. Colleen Stinchcombe|March 12, 2021 Time outside makes people feel better, but not everyone has access to green spaces in their communities. Groups are working to change that.